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Production Welding Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

tpfinc

$23.49 - $30.15/hr

We have an immediate opening for experienced ALUMINUM production welders. This is a full-time position. Our Mission: For more than a century, Travis Pattern and Foundry has been a multigenerational ...

Surge Staffing

MIG Welder

Jasper, TN

$18.50/hr

The ideal candidate will have experience with production, fabrication, or construction welding and the ability to produce high-quality welds while following blueprints, specifications, and safety ...

Surge Staffing

MIG Welder

Jasper, TN · On-site

$18.50/hr

The ideal candidate will have experience with production, fabrication, or construction welding and the ability to produce high-quality welds while following blueprints, specifications, and safety ...

Automation Personnel Services

MIG Welders

Jasper, TN

$18 - $18.50/hr

Previous experience in a steel production welding environment * Regularly lift 50 pounds (in office assessment will be conducted) * Background check and drug screen required Benefits * Weekly Pay

Automation Personnel Services

MIG Welders

Jasper, TN

$18.50/hr

Previous experience in a steel production welding environment * Regularly lift 50 pounds (in office assessment will be conducted) * Background check and drug screen required Benefits * Weekly Pay

Automation Personnel Services

MIG Welders

Jasper, TN · On-site

$18.50/hr

... production welding environment • Regularly lift 50 pounds (in office assessment will be conducted) • Background check and drug screen required Benefits • Weekly Pay • Medical, dental, vision ...

Aerotek

Welder

Lexington, TN

$28 - $32/hr

Manufacturing or production welding experience. * Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship. Why Join Us? We offer a competitive benefits package and opportunities for ...

Astec Industries

Welder - Manufacturing

Signal Mountain, TN · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

... welding equipment to fit and join, fabricate, and/or repair heavy and large mechanical products per specifications and in accordance with the production schedule. Key Deliverables • Adhere to all ...

Aerotek

Machine Operator

Dunlap, TN

$14.25 - $17/hr

Understanding of basic welding processes and production welding environments. * Strong attention to detail with a focus on producing clean, high-quality welds and fabricated parts. * Ability to work ...

Oshkosh Corporation

Welder - Manufacturing

Jefferson City, TN · On-site

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

This position is responsible for operating welding equipment to build high quality parts, subassemblies, and finished product. Weldments vary in type, size, and direction and are performed on a ...

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How much do production welding jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for production welding in Tennessee is $20.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $21.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is production welding?

A Production Welding job involves welding components in a manufacturing or assembly line setting. Welders in this role follow blueprints, specifications, and safety guidelines to produce high-quality welds efficiently. The work often involves repetitive tasks using MIG, TIG, or other welding techniques to ensure consistency in mass production. This position requires knowledge of welding equipment, materials, and quality control standards. Production welders typically work in industries like automotive, aerospace, and metal fabrication.

What does a production welder do?

A typical day for a Production Welder involves reading blueprints or work orders, setting up and operating welding equipment, and assembling metal components using various welding techniques. You’ll spend much of your shift on the production floor, working independently or alongside other welders and fabricators to meet production goals while adhering to strict safety and quality standards. Collaboration with supervisors, quality control inspectors, and maintenance staff is common to ensure seamless workflow and troubleshoot any issues that arise. The nature of the work is hands-on and can be physically demanding, but it's also rewarding for those who enjoy working with their hands and seeing tangible results from their efforts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for production welding?

To excel in Production Welding, a strong background in metal fabrication, blueprint reading, and welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, or Stick welding is essential, often backed by a high school diploma and relevant certifications like AWS (American Welding Society). Familiarity with welding machines, fabrication tools, measuring devices, and safety systems is typically required. Attention to detail, reliability, teamwork, and problem-solving are valuable soft skills for success in this role. These abilities ensure high-quality welds, adherence to safety protocols, and efficient collaboration in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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Infographic showing various Production Welding job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $43,287 per year, or $20.8 per hour.

Senior Welding Engineer

Modine Manufacturing Company

Lawrenceburg, TN • On-site

$33.50 - $46.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

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Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 36 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Senior Welding Engineer
Job Posting Location: Lawrenceburg, TN
Posting Start Date: 8/21/26
Req Id: 9789
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Remote, Onsite or Hybrid?: Onsite
For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™ means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com.
Position Description
The Senior Welding Engineer will serve as the technical owner for welding processes supporting production operations within the facility. This role will be responsible for developing, implementing, optimizing, and sustaining welding processes used to manufacture structural steel products. The position will focus primarily on structural steel GMAW-P pulse welding applications, while also supporting TIG welding processes used throughout the plant. The Welding Engineer will work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Safety teams to ensure weld quality, improve productivity, support new product launches, reduce manufacturing costs, and maintain compliance with applicable welding codes, customer requirements, and internal standards.
Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the facility subject matter expert for welding processes, welding equipment, weld quality, and welding standards.
  • Develop, qualify, and maintain welding procedures, work instructions, process standards, WPSs, PQRs, and supporting weld documentation as required.
  • Lead weld process development, optimization, and troubleshooting for structural steel fabrication operations.
  • Support robotic and manual GMAW-P pulse welding processes and provide technical support for TIG welding applications.
  • Establish and maintain weld parameters, fixture requirements, consumable selection, shielding gases, preheat/interpass requirements, and process controls.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for weld defects including porosity, lack of fusion, undercut, distortion, spatter, cracking, burn-through, and dimensional variation.
  • Support new product launches by reviewing designs for weldability, manufacturability, quality, and production efficiency.
  • Collaborate with Design Engineering and Quality to ensure welding requirements, welding symbols, inspection criteria, and acceptance standards are clearly defined.
  • Evaluate and implement improvements to welding equipment, fixtures, tooling, automation, robotic welding cells, and welding consumables.
  • Coordinate installation, startup, validation, and commissioning of welding equipment, tooling, and related process changes.
  • Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve safety, quality, throughput, labor efficiency, material usage, and overall welding line performance.

Required Education & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 5+ years of welding engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Active Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
  • Strong experience developing, qualifying, and maintaining welding procedures and supporting weld quality programs.
  • Experience with structural steel fabrication and welding processes.
  • Demonstrated experience with GMAW-P pulse welding processes; experience supporting TIG welding processes preferred.
  • Working knowledge of robotic welding systems, welding automation, welding power supplies, and associated process controls.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, GD&T, and applicable welding specifications.
  • Experience with weld fixture design, process capability studies, weld quality validation, and weld inspection methods.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills related to welding defects and process variation.
  • Experience supporting APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and new product launch activities.
  • Knowledge of AWS welding codes, welding metallurgy, filler metal selection, shielding gases, and weld testing methods.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree specifically focused in Welding Engineering or Welding Engineering Technology preferred.
  • Experience in a high-volume structural steel manufacturing environment.
  • Experience programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing robotic welding cells.
  • Experience with large structural steel weldments and production welding fixtures.

Why Choose Modine?
Health & Well-being:
  • Day One
    • Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
    • Employee Assistance Program
  • After 90 days of continuous employment
    • Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
      • 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
      • 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
    • Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)

Financial Benefits:
  • 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Short Term Disability (company paid)
  • Long Term Disability

Work-Life Balance:
  • Competitive time-off policies
  • Tuition Reimbursement

To view full benefits information: MyModine Benefits
Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.
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This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

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